We’ve all had one. A loving one. A critical one. An absent one. But nonetheless, we’ve all had a mum. On this day of mothers, mothering...

An initial consult can last up to an hour and a half. So many questions, answers, areas to explore. I had a long chat with myself. Asked...

Eww, that word--test. It suggests a pass or a fail. It's probably best to substitute 'check' for 'test.' A thyroid 'check' can be...

We all know of them. Fear them. Avoid them. For The Nerd, they've never really been a problem. Follow the instructions. Easy peasy....

Vitamin D, there’s more to it than meets the eye! While it’s called a vitamin, it’s actually a hormone called calcitrol. An appropriate...

For those of you this Mum’s day Where there are no Gifts to buy Breakfasts in bed Dinners to make, I think of you. For those of you this...

Gorgeous, isn't it? Large, lanceolate leaves covered with soft bristles that grow in an almost rosette formation. Bell shaped purple...

Right? It's prickly, it's invasive, and it keeps coming back! Into the compost thank you very much. However, the persistent little thing is packed full of nutrition and is an absolutely brilliant herb. Yes, it tastes a bit like grass mixed with spinach. But honestly, it's well worth it. It's good for the eyes, skin, hair, bones, kidneys, & prostate. Nettle has been used for ages. The Romans used it to treat arthritis and sciatica. It's been used to treat coughs, bladder prob

Chlorinated water, ugh. It can make eczema, psoriasis, or rashes worse. Many clients have had severe reactions to the chlorinated water here in Christchurch. Throughout New Zealand chlorinated water is the norm. If you find your skin condition is getting worse it could be your water. A simple solution is to add a small amount of sodium ascorbate to your bath. Yes, sodium ascorbate. The salt form of vitamin C. It must be the salt form as the acidity (pH) of your bathwater wil

Well, it's extremely important for immune system. It is vital for the optimal growth and function neutrophils, NK cells, macrophages,...

Congratulations! How exciting, you have a new addition to your family. It can be a bit stressful and the pressure on a new mum can be...

Have you ever thought, “Wow, the energy of this place is amazing,” or “Ugh, I can’t stand being in this room.” How about, “Boy, that...

Argan oil. What’s not to love? It’s brilliant for your skin, face, lips, nails, and hair. Massage a few drops onto your freshly cleansed...

Titanium dioxide. Big deal, right? It's in food, supplements, paint, makeup and sunscreen. It must be safe. Well, it's not. It can cause...

Whew! What a time we've had of it. Stress, confusion. The unknown. Health issues, money issues, will there be any toilet tissue? I don't know about you, but I did finally relaxed into the new restrictions. Deep within my family, enjoying a slower way of life. Baking bread, weeding the garden. A walk. A cup of tea, a bottle of wine. And we can came out of it slowly, to Level 3. Add a grandparent or grandchild, a care giver. Pick up online orders, have them delivered. There wa